ML9044 Overview
Description
The ML9044 used in combination with an 8–bit or 4–bit microcontroller controls the operation of a character type dot matrix LCD.
Key Features
- Easy interfacing with 8–bit or 4–bit microcontroller
- Switchable between serial and parallel interfaces
- Dot–matrix LCD controller/driver for a small (5 ¥ 7 dots) or large (5 ¥ 10 dots) font
- Built–in circuit allowing automatic resetting at power–on
- Built–in 17 common signal drivers and 120 segment signal drivers
- Built–in character generation ROM capable of generating 160 small characters (5 ¥ 7 dots) or 32 large characters (5 ¥ 10 dots)
- Built–in RC oscillation circuit using external or internal resistors
- Built–in bias dividing resistors to drive the LCD
- Bi–directional transfer of segment outputs
- Bi–directional transfer of common outputs
